At the start of January 2024, Northwest AHEC launched the opening day of the 2024 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program, a longstanding initiative dating back to 1996.
Revamped Lactation Educator Training Program Unveiled at NWAHEC
May 14, 2024 4:30:00 PM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, Nursing
In Person on March 18th - 12th Annual Breastfeeding Forum
Jan 23, 2024 10:19:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding
Please join us in Hickory, NC for this one-day conference which focuses on techniques to assist women with breastfeeding and update care providers on breastfeeding techniques and tips to ensure a successful breastfeeding experience.
You're Invited to Spring 2024 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program
Jan 23, 2024 9:18:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, Nursing, Pediatrics, prenatal
This course focuses on skills needed for providing basic breastfeeding management and support - including prenatal and postpartum counseling and management of common concerns and clinical problems.
After Discharge: Maternal and Infant Assessment in the Home
Jun 22, 2023 10:12:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, public health, Nursing, childbearing, postpartum
This activity will increase the ability of the nurse to perform a home visit for a new postpartum family. View program brochure
Highlights from the 11th Annual Breastfeeding Forum in Asheville, NC
Jun 15, 2023 10:00:00 AM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in Breastfeeding
On May 3rd, 2023 Northwest AHEC and Mountain AHEC hosted the 11th Annual Breastfeeding Forum at the Mission Health A-B Tech Conference Center in beautiful Asheville, NC. After two years of being held virtually, the excitement of being able to gather in person for the Breastfeeding Forum was evident and could be felt throughout the event.
🚩 Save the Date May 3rd for 11th Annual Breastfeeding Forum
Mar 23, 2023 10:19:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, conference, newborn
You don't want to miss this one-day conference will focus on techniques to assist women with breastfeeding. In person in Asheville NC!
2022 North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program
Jul 26, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, training
This course targets health care professionals who work with breastfeeding mothers, and offers necessary knowledge and skills for providing basic breastfeeding management and support. These skills focus on basic prenatal and postpartum counseling, and the management of common concerns and clinical problems.
After Discharge: Maternal and Infant Assessment in the Home
Jun 20, 2022 6:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding, public health, Nursing, childbearing, postpartum
Come and learn with us on August 24th 8:45AM-2:30PM Live Webinar. This activity will increase the ability of the nurse to perform a home visit for a new postpartum family, an emphasis will be placed on telehealth and virtual assessments.
Join Us for 10th Annual Breastfeeding Forum 2022
Dec 7, 2021 7:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Breastfeeding
10th Annual Breastfeeding Forum will be held on March 30, 2022 - Live webinar only!
This one-day conference will focus on techniques to assist women with breastfeeding, and update care providers on breastfeeding techniques and tips to ensure a successful breastfeeding experience.
Making a Difference in Your Community: North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program
Jul 29, 2021 2:43:00 PM / by NW AHEC posted in Breastfeeding, Lactation, Community
At the close of each session of the North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program (NCLETP), the learners are challenged to go out and make a difference in their community using the lactation knowledge they acquired over the seven days of the course.